Field Study Blog: Evergreen Brick Works
Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, (a place-based) approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their communities, enhances students’ appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens. – David Sobel, 2004 (Skoutajan, 2012) OUTDOOR / PLACE-BASED EDUCATION I’ve grown up exploring the outdoors.…